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Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria), Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

 
Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria), Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite from Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria), Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe

DESCRIPTION:No. 51572
Mineral:Chrysoberyl var. Alexandrite
Locality:Masvingo (formerly Fort Victoria), Masvingo Province, Zimbabwe
Description:Translucent alexandrite crystals, the variety of the mineral species chrysoberyl that exhibits color change of greenish under daylight and purplish under incandescent illumination, with remnants of biotite mica in crevices. Ex. Larry Krause (1945-2010) collection
Overall Size:19x15x11 mm
Crystals:3-9 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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